bvacher 0 #1 January 7, 2005 Hi, Can someone let me know the best fixed lens for the 300d for in air? Also a good lens for ground shooting? Preferably from people actually using a 300d. many thanks, Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #2 January 7, 2005 Hi there, I am shooting with the 300D (or Digital Rebel), and for freefall I use the Sigma 15mm F2.8 Fisheye. For ground stuff I use the 28-200mm or 70-200mm F4 L lens. They are both great lenses.. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 January 7, 2005 Search for threads about lenses for 10D/20D, these are okay for the rebel too. My fav on the D30 and the 300D for the short time I had it was an old Canon 35-135. Right now I'd buy the IS version for ground shots (depends on what YOU want, if you need a bigger angle maybe get a 19-35 or something) ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #4 January 9, 2005 hi Brian, Spend a bit extra and get the canon 15mm 2.8 Wait till we are in lake wales and its about £320 (£450 is the best UK price i've found) With the conversion factor it works out at about a 24mm in 35mm terms. I know Bruno started with the 300D and sigma 15mm but hes ditched the sigma for the canon. See ya soon! (are you going to the AGM?) gary garyhttp://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #5 January 9, 2005 The 300d and the 20D have a different mirror architecture that allow them to use the new lenses that the 10D can't. I know that has nothing to do with your question, but when you try and put the kit lens of the 300D on the 10D, it won't go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #6 January 9, 2005 Below is a web site that has infomation how to Modifying the Canon EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 lens for use on a Canon EOS 10D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/efs-10d.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #7 January 9, 2005 Thanks! What a great article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 January 9, 2005 QuoteThanks! What a great article. Yes it is! Care to take that hacksaw to the plastic? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #9 January 9, 2005 I'm not a big fan of the kit lens anyhow, but I think anybody who takes their stuff apart and saws on it to make it do something it wasn't designed to do is cool. Again, "their" stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 January 9, 2005 I hate the kit lens. Would love to sell it, but I've lost it somewhere. Don't know where. I can't find it. Oh well. The article was interesting in the fact that someone went to all that trouble to figure out how to alter that lens and make it 'more' useful. Maybe we'll all get that crazy if this rainy weather doesn't let up!!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #11 January 10, 2005 Quotehi Brian, Spend a bit extra and get the canon 15mm 2.8 Wait till we are in lake wales and its about £320 (£450 is the best UK price i've found) With the conversion factor it works out at about a 24mm in 35mm terms. I know Bruno started with the 300D and sigma 15mm but hes ditched the sigma for the canon. See ya soon! (are you going to the AGM?) gary gary Gary, I would be interested to find out what the issues were that Bruno ran into. I've been jumping the Sigma 15 for over a year now, and haven't had any problems with it. Any info would be highly appreciated. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #12 January 10, 2005 I haven't seen bruno for a while but i know that he ditched the sigma because he basically much preferred the results he saw with the canon. I aint no photographer but his opinion is good enough for me! I should be seeing him at Lake Wales in February so i'll get the specifics then. garyhttp://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #13 January 10, 2005 Don't forget the russian's 16 mm like Zenitar. I am using the kit lense (18-35) with a 0.5 converter that threads in front of it (just like a camcorder). The result is something like a 14mm on a 35mm (full frame camera). It's a heavy setup that has troubles to keep focused, but I am having fun. I've ordered the Zenitar 16 mm from e-bay and I'm waiting for it to arrive. It will work like a 26 mm on the 300D, so I'll have to shoot farther away. Or aim carefully. Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #14 January 10, 2005 Brian, Hi! I've replied without realizing who was asking! http://cj.smugmug.com/gallery/334001 http://cj.smugmug.com/gallery/343110 http://cj.smugmug.com/gallery/326883 Best, Carlos Martins Portugal Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
